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They ok, the NFL definitely has it's issues, but for a casual fan with a busy life, it is still easier to follow than the NBA.
Some of the advantages the NFL has is because of the culture prominence American football has built over many decades, but some of it is just that the fundamentals of the two leagues makes the NFL easier to get into.
Football is ubiquitous across American culture, def the case in some states (i.e., Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, etc).
The NFL having (almost) every game being played at the same time is a huge advantage for them. No one will remember horrible Colts-Texans game at 1:00 if the primetime game is great.
Also having a week between games gives fans & networks time to discuss the last game while also hyping up the next one.
In theory, this holds true.
Unfortunately, the fans will get some snoozers. Here are some games I can recall from recent memory:
Week 1: Buffalo v. Rams
Week 2: Chicago v. GB (IDC if this is an all-time great rivalry. Both teams were mediocre)
Week 13: Indiana v. Dallas [We should've gotten KC v. Cin instead]
Week 16: LV v. Pitt [Shouldve gotten NYG v. Minn]
The NFL isn't going to get it right all the time, but they should be able to get the flex weeks right.
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